Beth Wuenschel
Summary
Proficient LVN Floor Nurse with a track record of delivering compassionate care and achieving patient wellness goals at Orange County Urology Associates. Expert in catheter care and patient assessments, coupled with exceptional critical thinking and communication skills. Demonstrates a strong clinical judgment and teamwork, enhancing patient outcomes and streamlining procedural efficiency.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVN Floor Nurse
Orange County Urology Associates
04.2015 - Current
- Collect relevant medical histories of patients.
- Assist in urological procedures diagnostic procedures such as cystoscopies, urodynamic testing, prostate biopsies, vasectomy, fiducial marker placement, urolift, spaceoar and Botox.
- Prepare patients for procedures and provide post-procedure care.
- Perform catheterization procedures, including the insertion and removal of urinary catheters.
- Monitor and manage patients with indwelling catheters.
- Provide guidance on lifestyle modifications and pelvic floor exercises.
- Provide guidance and self-catheterization and bladder training as needed.
Med Tech
Atria Golden Creek
02.2009 - 03.2012
- Distributing medications according to MAR and physicians orders.
- Acted as liaison between pharmacy and physicians office as a voice of concern for residents.
Med Tech
Newport Beach Plaza
03.2009 - 03.2010
- Assist patients with ADL'S while promptly responding to call buttons.
- Recorded physical's orders and documented in MAR.
- Administer medications to residents according to MAR.
Med Tech/Elderly Caregiver
Mesa Verde Residential Care
04.2006 - 06.2009
- Distributing medications to residents and observe for side effects.
- Report any changes to appropriate personnel.
- Performed general office duties i.e. answering telephones and filing, record physicians orders and document in MAR.
Caregiver
Independent Options
01.2005 - 02.2006
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
PTTC/PTA
Fairview Developmental Center
03.2000 - 06.2004
- Assisted program 4 with behaviors while simultaneously working with individuals with have been diagnosed with development issues.
Education
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Stanbridge College
Irvine, CA06.2016
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Compassionate Care
- Catheter Care
- Patient Care
- Vital signs
- Direct Patient Care
- Clinical judgment
- Documenting intake
- Caregiving skills
- Patient relationship building
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Dispensing
- Family Communication
- Medication Administration
- Transcribing orders
- ADL Assistance
- Emergency Response
- Medical Records Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Responsible and Dependable
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Team Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - California Board of Nursing.
Timeline
LVN Floor Nurse
Orange County Urology Associates
04.2015 - Current
Med Tech
Newport Beach Plaza
03.2009 - 03.2010
Med Tech
Atria Golden Creek
02.2009 - 03.2012
Med Tech/Elderly Caregiver
Mesa Verde Residential Care
04.2006 - 06.2009
Caregiver
Independent Options
01.2005 - 02.2006
PTTC/PTA
Fairview Developmental Center
03.2000 - 06.2004
Vocational Nursing - Nursing
Stanbridge College